Sugi Cutlery

Custom Japanese Knife Handle - Claro Walnut and horn

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Sugi Cutlery

Custom Japanese Knife Handle - Claro Walnut and horn

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This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.

The body is made from claro walnut with a Buffalo horn ferrule. This handle uses a natural piece of walnut that has not been stabilized to keep the handle a lighter weight. Walnut is one of those woods that does not require stabilizing. 

medium sized, it is suited for 180-210mm Japanese knives. 

Weight: 31g Length: 134 mm (5.3”)

Handle is sanded to 600 grit and then coated in 5-6 coats of sealer for longer protection.

Care :

  • Hand wash with soapy water and towel dry.
  • Do not put in dishwasher, nor soak in water for long periods of time.
  • Oil on a fairly regular basis, or sand with 0000 steel wool and reapply a sealer like tru-oil as needed. 

 

  • Description

This is an octagonal Wa Style Handle made for Japanese style kitchen knives.

The body is made from claro walnut with a Buffalo horn ferrule. This handle uses a natural piece of walnut that has not been stabilized to keep the handle a lighter weight. Walnut is one of those woods that does not require stabilizing. 

medium sized, it is suited for 180-210mm Japanese knives. 

Weight: 31g Length: 134 mm (5.3”)

Handle is sanded to 600 grit and then coated in 5-6 coats of sealer for longer protection.

Care :

  • Hand wash with soapy water and towel dry.
  • Do not put in dishwasher, nor soak in water for long periods of time.
  • Oil on a fairly regular basis, or sand with 0000 steel wool and reapply a sealer like tru-oil as needed.